What Growing Zone Is Tawas City?
Our records indicate the United States Department of Agriculture has given Tawas City a growing zone designation of 5b.Sometimes also called the planting or hardiness zone, this zone number gives you an idea of what plants can and cannot grow in Tawas City's climate based on the average extreme annual temperature. .Our data is based on the latest 2023 USDA maps, which used Tawas City's weather data from 1991 - 2020 in their analysis.

If you are looking for plants suitable for growing in the Tawas City area, head on over to our page on plants that grow well in Tawas City, MI.

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The growing zone is a measure of the lowest temperature that a plant can survive based on average lowest year temperatures, helping you to decide what plants would grow best in your particular climate. Since Tawas City is in growing zone 5b this means that plants there can survive temperatures as low as -15 to -10 degrees Fahrenheit. Plants for Tawas City's climate should be chosen with this in mind, or plants should be moved inside to keep their core temperature in the right range if necessary.

Tawas City's Growing Zone Details
USDA Growing Zone: 5b
Longitude: -83.5244
Latitude: 44.2679
Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): -15 to -10

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